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Guide
Probably
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site. Click here for a guide to all the worst pubs in
the Vetch proximetry.
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Misc.
All manner of shit that doesn't fit into any of the
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Sandfields/Swansea
South West Pub Guide
Fortunately
the area around the Vetch is jam packed with pubs so you need not
have to endure a Swans game sober as even if you are a home fan, away
fan, alcoholic, part time worker in Hyper Value or just a council
pop (water) drinker you should find a public house suitable for you.
The
views expressed below are those of the individual contributer and
can be altered if you have sufficient funds. Aswell as this page,
you may want to check out the Wind St
and Mumbles Mile guides as some of the performances are really that
bad.
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The
Potters Wheel,
Kingsway
A
typical Wetherspoons outlet and probably the cheapest pub within
five minutes of the Vetch but the landlords a fucking eagle coot
and doesnt appreciate people drinking Wine outside and going behind
the bar. From what I recall - pre-ban- the place was nearly always
full from about 1.5hrs before the game and there was always a good
atmosphere. Not recommended for away fans - especially after Bristols
City's visit last season where they decided to turn up 6 weeks before
kick off and smash the windows much to the bemusement of the OAP's
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The
Singleton,
?
This
place is generally a lot quieter in comparison to
the Gari
(situated
opposite) and
tends to attract more families and scarfers. Good for a quick bottle
but doesn't have the atmosphere the Gari has. Having said that though
- and despite the doorman - I would not recommend this place to
away fans as it is too close for comfort and if you saw the mob
that usually congregates outside the Gari on matchdays you wouldn't
want to risk it unless of course your Jedi Master or handy with
the Rice Flails. |
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The
Garibaldi,
?
One
of the best pubs north of Cape Town - excellent pint of lager and
mad as fuck! How many other bars are there on earth where an hour
before kickoff you find yourself watching Thunderbirds on mute whilst
avoiding a massive alsation under the table and listening to Green,
green Grass of Home? On matchday this pub plays host to a true cross-section
of the Swansea community ranging from Old men who remember when
Israeli internation Jesus played against the Swans in a pre-season
friendly through to Lou Ferrino types in Stone Island jumpers. Quite
often you will also see the guy in the pic above ranting about the
Incas of Peru and the Spanish Amarda to anyone who'll listen and
drinking water from an ash tray - which
not even the wild dogs would drink.
Not recommended for away fans on matchdays but worth checking out
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The
Clarence,
Williams Street
Situated
opposite the Club Shop (well converted living room of a terraced
house selling a few items of Swansea related merchandise) this place
is popular with families and Dai average fan before the game and
programme sellers during the game. Safe enough for away fans on
most games but best avoided on 'big match days' or if you happend
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The
Swansea Jack,
Oystermouth Road
I've
never been in here on a matchday as it's a bit of a trek from
the Northbank so I can't really give an accurate review except
to say, like most pubs the City side of the ground, it's not really
recommended for away fans.
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The
Builders
Home
to the majority of the Swansea internet community, MAGS and Supporters
Trust types. This is a family pub which I'm told serves good food
and provides a warm welcome to away fans. However, the bar prices
aren't too welcoming and the 'Fever Pitch' esq conversations can
bring you down before the team have had their chance to do so.
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The
New Wyndham
Review
to come
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The
Pantygwyder Hotel
Review
to come
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The
Brooklands Hotel
Review
to come
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The
Westbourne,
St Helens Road
This
pub is home to the best pint of Carling in Swansea but also one
of the biggest, miserablest twanges of a landlord too. Worth going
to for an early pint(s) (whilst you can still taste what you're
drinking) before heading down to one of the more atmospheric pubs
near the ground. |
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The
Wig and Pen
Review
to come
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The
Baye View,
Oystermouth Road
Review
to come
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The
Tredegar
Review
to come
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The
Bond Street Club
Review
to come
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Abertawe
Alehouse, Oystermouth Road
Review
to come
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The
Robin Hood,
Beech Street
Review
to come
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The
St Helens Arms
Situated
just up the road from the Badminton and near to the Away end,
I have never actually been in here due to it being the 'wrong
side' of the ground but from what I've heard this is another pub
where visiting supporters have enjoyed a drink prior to seeing
their team routed 17-4..
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The
Badminton
Usually
safe for away fans and is located quite close to the away entrance.
However, be warned, a mob of dodgy Millwall fans famously once came
a cropper in here when a group of local nutters heard about their
antics and paid them a visit, giving them a de-tour back to London
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The
Glamorgan, Oystermouth Road (Away Fans)
The
Glamorgan is the designated pub for away fans so if you find yourself
returning back from whence you came with the addition of some
natural face make up then you have South Wales Police Force to
thank. In all serious though, this place is quite safe for away
fans to enjoy a drink and banter before the game, is close to
the car park and away end and has just been taken over by new
owners so by the time your team plays at the Vetch this place
will probably be right up there with the Met Bar.
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The
Sea Beach, Oystermouth Road
Review
to come
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